James Mitchell has over eight years’ experience as a financial reporter and is the editor of Wealth and Wellness at Momentum Media. He has a sound pedigree to cover the business of mortgages and the converging financial services sector having reported for leading finance titles InvestorDaily, InvestorWeekly, Accountants Daily, ifa, Mortgage Business, Residential Property Manager, Real Estate Business, SMSF Adviser, Smart Property Investment, and The Adviser. He has also been published in The Daily Telegraph and contributed online to FST Media and Mergermarket, part of the Financial Times Group. James holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and an MA in Journalism.
NAB to work with regulator on broker remuneration structures
NAB has responded to the government’s plan to ensure mortgage brokers disclose their ownership structures.
COMPLIANCE • Wed, 21 Oct 2015
Brokers introduce two-thirds of all new loans
The chairman of a listed Australian bank has said mortgage brokers are responsible for two-thirds of all new loans written by the banking sector.
BROKER • Wed, 21 Oct 2015
Non-bank records surge in branded home loans
An Australian non-bank lender has seen a significant increase in branded loan settlements over the 12 months to 30 June.
LENDER • Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Listed lender applauds brokers after record loan growth
One of Australia’s fastest-growing mortgage providers has revealed the exponential growth it has experienced through the third-party channel over the last four years.
LENDER • Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Aggregator named one of Australia's fastest-growing companies
Mortgage aggregator Finsure Finance & Insurance has been confirmed as one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies after being ranked second overall by BRW Magazine ...
AGGREGATOR • Tue, 20 Oct 2015
YBR reveals rate change
One of the mortgage broking industry’s most recognised brands has today announced a new home loan rate.
GROWTH • Mon, 19 Oct 2015
ASIC launches interest-only tools
The corporate watchdog has released a suite of online tools to help consumers better understand the risks of interest-only mortgages.
COMPLIANCE • Mon, 19 Oct 2015
Female brokers capture more business
A Mortgage Choice broker has revealed the benefits of being a woman in a male-dominated industry.
BROKER • Mon, 19 Oct 2015
Auswide announces rate changes
An Australian bank has just announced a new variable rate and commented on Westpac Bank’s recent rate hike.
GROWTH • Mon, 19 Oct 2015